Enrollment
455
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasantville, NJ
South Main Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Main Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341320000202
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Main Street Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Main Street Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Main Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ.
School address
District: Pleasantville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341320000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+156% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Main Street Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Main Street Elementary School
South Main Street Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pleasantville, New Jersey, enrolling 455 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.8% of students qualify for free meals, 156% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students) and Pleasantville Middle School (847 students) alongside South Main Street Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Main Street Elementary School compares
South Main Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 156% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 156% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,077
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 31.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, South Main Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasantville Public School District, which includes South Main Street Elementary School.
$26,077
Per student
+4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 78.0%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Main Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Main Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Main Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Main Street Elementary School
How many students attend South Main Street Elementary School?
South Main Street Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Main Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Main Street Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Main Street Elementary School?
75.8% of students at South Main Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Main Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Main Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Main Street Elementary School?
South Main Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Main Street Elementary School rank among schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Main Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pleasantville on the city page.
Is South Main Street Elementary School a good school?
South Main Street Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pleasantville Public School District?
Besides South Main Street Elementary School, Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students), Pleasantville Middle School (847 students), and Leeds Avenue Elementary School (570 students). See the Pleasantville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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